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Roman Art and Architecture

This course provides an introduction to Roman art - sculpture, painting,
architecture, minor arts (cameos, gems, silverware) - from c. 300 BC -
c. AD 400. Particular attention will be paid to the relationship between
Roman art and Roman society. Issues to be addressed will include: elite
competition and the formation of Roman art, Roman art and the
projection of imperial power, painting and patronage, the Roman
architectural revolution, the rise of Christian art and the decline of
Roman art.

The course will include visits to the Roman collections in the British Museum.